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Bernard Kosak Obituary

TRENTON - Bernard Paul Kosak, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Bernard was born in Garfield, New   Jersey on August 6, 1929, to Stephen and Carolyn Kosak. He served his Country faithfully with the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Rhems United Methodist Church in New Bern, where he sang in the choir. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois Jean Kosak and his parents. Survivors include his daughter, Lysa Kathryn Mackey and husband James of Trenton; two grandchildren, Jacob and Isaac Mackey of Trenton. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2014, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Connie Stutts officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lenoir County SPCA, 2455 Rouse Road Ext, Kinston, NC 28504. Online condolences may be sent to howardandcarter.com. Howard-Carter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Sign the guest book at Kinston.com. (Paid obituary)



Published by Free Press from Feb. 8 to Feb. 11, 2014.
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Dear Lysa,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Tricia and Matt Ahearn

February 11, 2014

So sad to see you go Mr.Kosak.
I will never forget the fond memories that I have of you at the VA home. May the Lord bless you and your family at this time of such a great loss. Sincerely, Mary Elizabeth Hooks

February 9, 2014

May you find comfort in the loving memories that you have of your Dad. He was a wonderful man.
Love, David & Kathi Sokolowski

February 8, 2014

Dear Lysa, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Janet, Pete, Rebecca, and Kristen

February 8, 2014

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